Postcode HR4 9JE is located in an urban city, within the Widemarsh ward of Herefordshire, County of in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hereford Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year. The nearest station is Hereford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Green.
Hereford Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Hereford Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hereford Central is £43,605 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from HR4 9JE.
Hereford Central near HR4 9JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hereford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hereford | N/A | Walking directions to Hereford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Green | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Green |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) in Widemarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £331,250 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £237,500 | £230 |
| Terraced | 22 | £185,750 | £260 |
| Flats | 7 | £128,000 | £267 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £192,300 | £178,000 | £146,000 |
| 2017 | £349,995 | £133,000 | £249,995 | £152,500 |
| 2018 | £334,995 | £100,000 | £249,995 | £159,975 |
| 2019 | £212,000 | £122,000 | £196,000 | £152,475 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £131,500 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £125,000 | £207,500 | £171,750 |
| 2022 | £387,500 | £96,000 | £231,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £366,500 | £128,750 | £276,250 | £186,250 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £130,000 | £241,000 | £192,000 |
| 2025 | £227,500 | £133,501 | £251,250 | £183,250 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £125,000 | — | £190,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £247 | £144 | £246 |
| 2017 | £257 | £226 | £227 | £202 |
| 2018 | £258 | £179 | £227 | £228 |
| 2019 | £273 | £210 | £228 | £202 |
| 2020 | £270 | £233 | £253 | £213 |
| 2021 | £234 | £230 | £240 | £215 |
| 2022 | £307 | £207 | £256 | £218 |
| 2023 | £309 | £234 | £275 | £250 |
| 2024 | £334 | £246 | £230 | £266 |
| 2025 | £190 | £269 | £237 | £270 |
| 2026 | £313 | £245 | — | £246 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HR4 9JE.
In the HR4 9JE postcode area, located within Hereford Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HR4 9JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Eign Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Bewell Street, Hereford, HR4 0BW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Auctioneer Walk, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 9HT | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | The Spiceworks | Bewell Street, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0AB | Walking directions to The Spiceworks |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Plough Lane, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0DQ | Walking directions to Shell Select |
Annual council tax rates for Herefordshire, County of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HR4 9JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Polly Andrews
Widemarsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Jesse Norman
Hereford and South Herefordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HR4 9JE records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around HR4 9JE in Hereford Central is £188,250 (about £256 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to HR4 9JE, including Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (Good), Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (Good) and St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HR4 9JE is Hereford, about 989 m away.
HR4 9JE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,111 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire covering HR4 9JE is Jesse Norman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Polly Andrews (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.